Islam versus Europe

It's always amusing to see Guardianistas having to come to grips with the consequences of their own foolish choices. Now why would homophobia be on the rise in London? I dunno. Anyone got any ideas?

Some famous gay blade was attacked. So the "gay community" held a parade to appeal for witnesses. Then the parade was attacked too.

It was this parade that prompted the key witness – a bouncer who saw the attack, and who provided the description released by the police – to come forward. Yet in a poignant and shocking twist, the parade itself was attacked. Banners were destroyed, Till was pelted with eggs while making a speech, and a drag queen was punched to the ground. "It was outrageous," says Till. "I was shocked at how much hatred there is out there."

The description given of the original attacker is also amusing.

Detectives have released a description of the suspect: an athletic, six-foot male of around 20; short black hair; a tight, royal blue T-shirt; jeans; black trainers.

Quite a precise description, wouldn't you agree? There's only one significant omission: the skin colour of the perp. But that would be a little too much truth for the Guardian, wouldn't it?